Jared Wilson-Frame scored 24 points off the bench and freshman point guard Xavier Johnson had 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as Pittsburgh remained unbeaten with an 84-75 victory over Troy on Monday night.

Trey McGowens scored 17 points, fellow freshman Xavier Johnson added 16 points, six assists and five rebounds and Pittsburgh opened the Jeff Capel era with a 69-53 victory over Youngstown State on Tuesday night.

Matt Woodley knows life as an assistant coach means often uprooting his family. After one season at Pitt, he took a job at Drake to seek stability for his daughter Molly, who suffers from life-threatening seizures.

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Combination guard Xavier Johnson committed to Jeff Capel and Pittsburgh over the weekend. Well coached and battle tested by playing for Team
Takeover and Bishop O'Connell. A tough minded attacking guard, who can score with his drive game and body control or be a playmaker. Enjoys and excels in the transition game. Jumper needs work but it is capable.

Jeff Capel accepted the challenge on Tuesday morning of taking over Pittsburgh, the only Division I team to go winless in conference play this season. Capel is tasked with turning back the clock while simultaneously pushing the Panthers forward.

In addition to talented freshman Parker Stewart, seven other Pittsburgh players have asked for and are expected to receive their release on Friday to explore transfer options, multiple sources close to the basketball program told ESPN.